Becky Houghton

Born November 15, 1958 in Mankato, Minnesota, Becky was the daughter of George R. Holland and Marjorie G. Holland. In her early years, Becky enjoyed tennis, camping, ice skating, and Pom Pom. She was always an avid reader and excellent student.

After graduating from Elk Grove Village High School in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Becky studied business management at Northern Illinois University. While her career began in human resources and payroll management for the University of Colorado, extensive volunteering at her sons’ school led her to become a paraprofessional in the classroom until she ultimately decided to obtain her master’s degree in education. She spent the next eleven years teaching third grade at the very same school, Crest View Elementary in Boulder from 2008 until 2019. In 2018, she was honored with the BVSD Impact Award for her contributions to the students of Boulder Valley.

Throughout her life, Becky fervently volunteered for local and national political campaigns, including the presidential campaigns of Jimmy Carter, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton. Her enthusiasm for politics was renowned among those who knew her.

In her free time, Becky loved hiking, kayaking, gardening, playing cards, participating in book clubs, and spending time with family and friends. Her love for moose and birds was unmatched, and she never missed an opportunity to care for or play with a dog. Among her favorite memories were night hikes with her sons, Todd and Jeff, as well as an annual trip to Fergus Falls, Minnesota to fish, canoe, and sit by a roaring campfire with her family by the lake.

Becky’s mother, Marjorie G. Holland, preceded her in death in 2015. Her father George R. Holland lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by her sons, Todd K. Houghton and Jeffrey J. Houghton, her brothers, George G. Holland and James J. Holland, and their families.

The funeral and memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Howe Mortuary located at 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Memorial donations may be sent to the Clearity Foundation, 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, #800, San Diego, CA 92108 or clearityfoundation.org. A Celebration of Life event will be held later in the summer.

Becky loved, and was loved, by many people. Her kind, generous heart will live on in all the lives she touched.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Houghton family.